Hernando Bicycle Accident Lawyers

Each state handles bicycle accident claims in its own unique way. Under Mississippi law, bicycles are considered vehicles and have the right to occupy the lane when necessary. To minimize collisions, motorists are required to provide a safe distance (3-foot rule) when passing a cyclist.

In Mississippi, and especially the Hernando Square area, there are a few types of negligence that are commonly seen:

• Dooring: When drivers open their doors without checking for oncoming cyclists, they put these individuals at risk of a direct collision.
• The right hook: Occurs when a driver makes a right turn at an intersection or into a driveway, cutting directly into a cyclist’s path, often leaving them little time to react.
• Failure to yield at intersections: Drivers who fail to stop at the appropriate times, whether at a traffic light or four-way stop, risk colliding with an unsuspecting cyclist.

The value of your claim is contingent upon multiple factors. One of the most impactful is the severity of your injuries. Bicyclists who sustain serious injuries like spinal damage, brain trauma, and broken limbs may be eligible for a greater amount of compensation.